For years, learning and development has focused on content.

More courses.

More platforms.

More information.

But information isn’t the problem anymore.

In this episode, Candice speaks with learning leader Ajay to talk about what actually helps people learn, grow, and change their behavior at work.

Ajay shares his journey from discovering e-learning early in his career to working across the UK and Europe in corporate L&D. Along the way, he began noticing something important: the moments people remember most in learning aren’t slides or modules — they’re stories.

This conversation explores why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in learning and development, why the industry may be focusing on the wrong problem, and what organizations need to rethink if they want learning to actually work.

If you work in L&D, leadership, HR, or anyone responsible for helping people grow at work, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.

What you'll get from this episode

Why information alone doesn’t drive learning
The role storytelling plays in behavior change
What many organizations misunderstand about learning content
Why human connection still matters in the age of AI
How L&D can move from content delivery to real impact

Get to know Ajay:

Ajay Jacob is an L&D professional and Storyteller. After 20 years of L&D roles across multiple countries, he founded Tell More Stories to help individuals and teams use storytelling principles to increase their impact. His work also involves working with L&D teams to integrate Story more deeply into learning design to drive better engagement and results.

Connect with Ajay:

LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ajaytj

Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/storytelling-foundations-unlocking-the-power-of-stories/?referralCode=91BDA7E8C30712E28687

Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

pauldehavenmusic.com

Why storytelling matters more than content in learning